IN THE SHADOW OF THE KING

Helios, Thalia, and Yannis were inseparable-until a looming warshattered their carefree days. On the eve of Helios seventeenthbirthday, a midnight adventure takes a deadly turn when they areambushed with a sinister warning: This is just the beginning. With his homeland s peace hanging by a thread, Helios must confronta rival king to prevent all-out conflict. Joined by the ever-loyal Yannis,he embarks on a treacherous journey, leaving behind the safety ofhome and the unspoken tensions between them. As love, loyalty, andduty collide, the trio s bonds will be tested in ways they never imagined. Their choices will shape the fate of the kingdom. But not all friendshipssurvive the fire.